Welcome to our August curriculum theme, Full STEAM Ahead!
In August, little ones will explore all things science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
By engaging in hands-on activities that promote cognitive development, creative expression, and higher-level thinking skills, little learners will gain a better understanding of just how the world around them works!
Full STEAM Ahead
Developmental Benefits
Infants and Toddlers
- Listening to books that explore STEAM concepts
- Engaging with music with friends
Twaddlers and Preppers
- Introducing early engineering skills through stacking and building
- Discovering STEAM jobs
Preschoolers
- Utilizing different materials to create process artwork
- Strengthening prediction skills through science experiments
Character Spotlight
Two Plus Toucan, our resident mathematician, will take little learners under his wing for this month of STEAM exploration!
He’ll help little ones understand the building blocks of math, problem-solving, and navigating the world around them!
Bubbles and Friends Connections
The fun never ends with Bubbles and Friends! Extend this month's curriculum concepts at home with activities and interactive features in our award-winning Bubbles and Friends app, available with our Basic and Premium plans.
Basic
Videos:
- Which tool works best?
- Sink or float?
- Learn about Magnetism.
- Tools
- Problem Solvers!
Songs:
- Problem Solvers
- Techni-Cal's Song
Premium
Books:
- The Butterfly Cycle Story
- Sock Pink, Sock Blue... Where Are You?
Games:
- Pathfinder: Shapes
- Sorting: Shapes
Family Connections
A great way to beat the August heat and explore STEAM concepts at home is to make lemonade with your child! You can invite your child to help you measure and pour the ingredients. This activity can help your little one strengthen their math skills by furthering their understanding of sizes, measurements, and quantities.